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Horseman: Web Crawling and Data Extraction Tool
- Data and Analytics
- Web Scraping API
- Frontend developers
- SEO specialists
- Performance analysts
- Digital agencies
- JavaScript engineers
Pricing
Early Bird pricing is available via GitHub Sponsors, starting at $5 per month for a 1-device limit and $10 per month for a 3-device limit.
At a glance
- Best for
- Frontend developers, SEO specialists, Performance analysts, Digital agencies, JavaScript engineers
- Key use cases
- Technical SEO Audits, Web Performance Monitoring, Content Analysis, Automated Data Extraction
- Official website
- Visit Horseman official website
How AI is used
Horseman is a web crawling tool designed for users who need to interact with websites and extract specific information at scale. It operates by using "snippets," which are small pieces of JavaScript code that can be automated across a whole site, extending the capabilities of Chrome DevTools to a full crawl.
The tool is built for a technical audience, including frontend developers, SEO specialists, and performance analysts. It is available for Windows, Mac OS (Intel and M1/M2), and Linux.
Beyond basic crawling, Horseman includes a library of over 120 built-in snippets for specific tasks like detecting layout overflows or analyzing heading sentiment. It also integrates GPT-3.5, which can help users generate new snippets via AI or analyze page content using prompts.
Buyers should note that while it provides AI assistance for those who do not know JavaScript, the tool is a technical utility. Users should confirm if the GitHub-based payment system aligns with their company's procurement process.
Key Features
JavaScript Snippets
Uses small pieces of JavaScript code to interact with websites and return specific data across an entire site.
Built-in Snippet Library
Includes over 120 pre-made snippets for technical tasks and data extraction.
GPT-3.5 Integration
Supports AI-powered crawling, page summarization, and generating JavaScript snippets using natural language.
Performance Detection
Includes tools to detect Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) priority and elements that cause page scrolling overflows.
Intelligent Content Extraction
Supports the use of Mozilla's readability.js to extract primary page content.
Multi-Platform Support
Available for installation on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS (Intel and M1/M2).
Use Cases
Technical SEO Audits
Analyzing H1 heading sentiment and detecting overflowing elements across site pages.
Web Performance Monitoring
Identifying when Largest Contentful Paint images are loaded with lower priority.
Content Analysis
Using GPT to summarize page content and help draft new meta descriptions.
Automated Data Extraction
Using JavaScript snippets to gather specific data points from a website's frontend.
FAQ
Do I need to know JavaScript to use Horseman?
- While the tool is powered by JavaScript snippets, it includes over 120 built-in snippets and an AI helper that can write custom snippets based on your descriptions.
How is Horseman priced?
- Pricing is managed through GitHub Sponsors, with tiers including $5 per month for 1 device and $10 per month for 3 devices.
What operating systems does Horseman support?
- Horseman is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, including both Intel and M1/M2 chips.
Source category: Data & Analytics
Source subcategory: Web Scraping API
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